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SUMMARY:Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: May 31\, June 29\, July 29\, and August 27\n⏰ Times: 9:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE\n❗ Important: Bring your own headlamp! \nRedhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime\, but have you ever experienced it at night? Embark on a Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet Lead Guide Kari Kilen and explore this northland treasure after the sun goes down. Illuminated only by the light of the moon and your headlamp\, the trails become even more enchanting after dark—nocturnal fauna emerges from the shadows\, and the Glen Mine Pit Lake glistens in a whole new way. 🚶🏻‍➡️🌕 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \nAnother important note: Participants must wear their headlamps and stay with the group at all times during this hike. Headlamps are not provided; please bring your own. Given it will be dark\, some past hiking experience is recommended. Safety first! \nRemember: Bring your headlamp! \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/headlamp-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-2/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T193000
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SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Between Howls
DESCRIPTION:You’re in for a musical treat (and delicious eats!) on Thursday\, July 2nd\, because Between Howls is joining us for Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ! 🎊 \nThis dynamic husband-wife duo includes Ren Howl and Nick Howl. The two of them met in college\, bonded during a late-night jam\, and have been making music together ever since. (Romantic\, right?) Ren plays the violin\, Nick plays guitar\, and they share vocals. They’re known for their unique vocal harmonies\, thoughtful lyrics\, and virtuosic instrumental arrangements. They’re very busy with touring and recording\, so don’t miss them while they’re here! \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🚶‍♂️‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🥤 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎻 5:30pm ~ Between Howls starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Between Howls take their bows\n🌇 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab your chicken tenders\, some creamy mac and cheese\, and a lemonade\, and hang out with your friends while supporting your local musicians! 🎶☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-between-howls/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Mountain Biking Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: June 27 (3pm)\, July 2 (5pm)\, August 15 (3pm)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 13 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 5 participants\n💵 Cost: $15 (10% discount for MDC Members)\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nJoin us for a two-wheeled adventure on Redhead MTB Park’s Boneyard Loop! This 1.5 hour tour starts off with a 30-minute basic safety and skills presentation. Then\, your guide will lead you out onto the dirt trail\, taking you through the twists and turns of the loop\, pausing occasionally to share the labor history that shaped the land. 🚵🏼‍♂️ \nOkay. We know a name like “Boneyard” Loop might sound a little intimidating\, but this trail segment is rated “green” for beginners\, and it’s a great place to get introduced to mountain biking if you haven’t done it before. Having some previous “vanilla” (paved road) biking experience is advised. \nParticipants can bring their own mountain bike or rent one at a discounted price from 30West Bike Shop\, which is located in MDC’s lobby. Helmets are required and are also available for rent. Safety first! 🪖 \n— \nInterested in booking a private adventure? Contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager) via phone or email: \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/interpretive-mountain-biking-tour/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260430T173335Z
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SUMMARY:Wynonna Judd & Melissa Etheridge - Raised on Radio Tour Concert
DESCRIPTION:Two legendary voices. One unforgettable night. \nOn Monday\, July 6\, Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge come together for a powerhouse double performance in the breathtaking outdoor amphitheater at MDC. Get ready for an unforgettable evening of soaring vocals\, sing-along anthems\, and pure star power — all under the stars. 💫 \n🗓️ Date: Monday\, July 6\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 5:00pm-10:30pm\n📍 Place: MDC’s Amphitheater\n💸 Cost: $85/ticket\n🔗 Registration: Get your tickets here! \nFive-time Grammy winner Judd first rose to fame as one half of The Judds before launching a chart-topping solo career that defined ’90s country. From “No One Else on Earth” to “Tell Me Why\,” her powerhouse voice and commanding stage presence have made her one of country music’s most celebrated performers. \nEtheridge burst onto the rock scene with raw\, confessional songwriting and that unmistakable raspy vocal. Hits like “Come to My Window\,” “Like The Way I Do\,” and “I’m the Only One” cemented her status as a rock icon — and she continues to bring that same fire with new music from her latest album\, Rise. \nCountry soul meets rock ‘n’ roll grit for one incredible night. Don’t miss your chance to experience two OG music legends live on the Iron Range! \nSchedule of Events: \n🚪 5:00pm — The venue doors open\n🌹 6:30pm — Maggie Rose opens the show\n🎸 7:00pm — Melissa Etheridge rocks it out\n🍻 8:20pm – Intermission\n🎤 8:50pm – Wynonna Judd commands the stage\n🌌 10:30pm – We say goodnight to two music legends \nTicket Info: \n🎫 General Admission — $85 + ($0.25 Booking Fee & $2.77 processing fee)\n🌱 Grass Seating* — $75 + ($0.25 Booking Fee & $2.48 processing fee)\n❗️ *Grass Seating is only available if General Admission sells out. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \n\nPark State Bank\nFairview Range\nDiscovery the Range\nNorthRidge Community Credit Union\nNortheast Technical Services\nVirginia Co-Op Credit Union\nKomatsu\nCTC
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/wynonna-judd-melissa-etheridge-raised-on-radio-tour-concert/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
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SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Mel Annala
DESCRIPTION:Kick back\, relax\, and enjoy a perfect summer evening on Thursday\, July 9th\, which is when none other than Mel Annala is coming to MDC for Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ! 🎸 \nA musical legend on the Iron Range\, Mel Annala has been playing guitar for over 60 years\, and we are truly honored to feature him once again for this summer’s Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ series. He plays a solid repertoire of folk\, rural\, and rock music\, and he is known for being a kind-hearted\, hard-working musician. Don’t miss out on listening to this local treasure! \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n😀 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🍺 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎤 5:30pm ~ Mel starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Mel takes a bow\n👋🏽 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab a hot dog\, a bowl of wild rice salad\, and a pale ale\, and hang out with your friends while supporting a local musician! 🎵☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-mel-annala-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T160805Z
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SUMMARY:Interpretive Kayaking Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 4 (5pm)\, July 11 (3pm)\, August 20 (5pm)\n📍 Place: The Glen Mine Pit Lake (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 13 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 8 participants\n💵 Cost: $35 with a rental\, $20 without a rental\n❗ 10% discount for MDC Members!\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nGet your paddle on! Join MDC’s Recreation Staff as they guide you into the watery world of the Glen Mine Pit Lake. Learn about the geology (rock science) and limnology (lake science) of a man-made waterbody fashioned from a retired\, reclaimed mine pit. 🚣🏽‍♀️ \nThis interpretive recreational tour is 1.5 hours long and includes a 30-minute basic safety and skills presentation before you head out. Visitors can bring their own gear or rent a vessel\, paddle\, and life jacket from MDC. Life jacket-usage is non-optional. Safety first! 🦺 \nThis serene outing is appropriate for beginner kayakers who want a gentle introduction to the sport\, as well as experienced kayakers who want a low-key\, educational experience.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/interpretive-kayaking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Glen Mine Pit Lake\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
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SUMMARY:Dino Discovery! Summer Day Camp
DESCRIPTION: \n🗓️ Dates: Tuesday\, July 14 through Thursday\, July 16\n⏰ Times: 1:30pm-4:30pm\n💸 Pricing: $60/group* for Members | $75/group* for Nonmembers\n👧🏾 Age Range: 3-7 years old\n❗️ Adult supervision required!\n📞 Registration: Call to sign up! 218-254-7959 \nDiscover the dinosaurs that once roamed the Iron Range during this Early Childhood Education (ECE) camp! Over three half-days\, campers will engage with the science of paleontology through creative activities\, playful performances\, and hands-on projects. It’ll be a RAWR-some time! 🦖 \n* Special note: We understand that families look different! Here\, a group includes your household unit\, however that looks. That means you can register multiple 3- to 7-year-olds for the camp if you have them\, plus can bring along non-camper babies/older kids so you don’t have to worry about arranging childcare. Your payment covers everyone!
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/dino-discovery-summer-day-camp/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260520T021700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T021700Z
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SUMMARY:Family Discovery Day: Fossils X3
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Thursday\, July 16\n⏰ Time: 4:00-7:00pm\n📍 Place: MDC’s Taconite Square\n😁 Age Range: Everyone is welcome!\n💵 Cost: FREE for everyone! \nIt’s time for everyone’s favorite Family Discovery Day… Fossils X3! 🦴🦖🐚 On Thursday\, July 16\, take a gigantic step back in time to when dinosaurs roamed what would become the Iron Range. We’ll have activity stations set up throughout Taconite Square exploring all-things Cretaceous-era\, including actual fossils\, VR headset simulations\, and sensory activities for tiny paleontologists. \nSpeaking of tiny paleontologists\, this year’s Family Discovery Day: Fossils X3 is extra special because it’s held in conjunction with the last day of our Early Childhood Education (ECE) Dino Discovery! Summer Day Camp. Show your support for our community’s young learners by listening attentively as they educate the public about all the things they learned at camp. 👦🏾🧒🏼👧🏻🎉 \nAs if we aren’t busy enough on Thursday\, July 16\, this event also coincides with a Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session featuring Cowboy Angel Blue. Hear live music by local artists as you explore fossils! 🎵 \nThe Food Court will be serving yummy food\, so you can grab dinner while you’re here! 🍗🍟🥤
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/family-discovery-day-fossils-x3-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000
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SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Cowboy Angel Blue
DESCRIPTION:We’ve got the food\, Cowboy Angel Blue has the tunes\, and now we just need you to join us on Thursday\, July 16th\, for this week’s Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session! (Bring a friend!) 🤠 \nCowboy Angel Blue includes Bill Maxwell\, James Paavala\, and Billy Bulinski. They’re an amplified acoustic group who has been making music on the Iron Range for over a decade. They enjoy covering the likes of Dylan\, Young\, Cash\, Prine\, Townes\, Earle\, Holly\, Haggard\, and so on. In their own words\, they “play good music at appropriate volumes.” \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🆓 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🥗 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎸 5:30pm ~ Cowboy Angel Blue starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Cowboy Angel Blue take their bows\n🙋🏼‍♂️ 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab your BBQ pork ribs\, hot waffle fries\, and your favorite drink\, and hang out with your friends while supporting your local musicians! 🎶☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-cowboy-angel-blue/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T174500
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T164310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164310Z
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SUMMARY:Small Things Matter: An ECE Adventure Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 18\, July 16\, August 6 (All Thursdays)\n⏰ Times: 5:00pm each time\n📍 Place: MDC’s Heritage Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 3-7 years old\n💵 Cost: FREE for MDC Members\, $10/group for nonmembers\n✒️ Registration: No registration necessary. Just show up! \nEncourage your littles to get outside and get active with this Early Childhood Education (ECE) tour! This short and sweet adventure guides children through MDC’s Heritage Park\, pausing to explore historic buildings along the way. It includes creative storytelling about the everyday history of the people who contributed to making our Iron Range community. 👧🏽🩷 \nThe ideal age range for this tour is 3-7 years old\, but younger and older children are welcome. Adult supervision is required. \nThis tour is FREE for MDC Members and $10/group for nonmembers. What’s a group? Your family unit\, no matter how that looks. 😊
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/small-things-matter-an-ece-adventure-tour-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T163019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163220Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: June 25\, July 16\, and August 6 (all Thursdays)\n⏰ Times: 5:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE \nLace up your sneakers and get ready to embark on a hike with Kari Kilen\, Lead Guide of the Redhead Redfeet hiking group! This MDC-sponsored hike is free and open to folks aged 16+ and older. It’s a moderately difficult hike—not too easy\, not too hard—that takes place on Chisholm’s beautiful Redhead MTB Park trail system. 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🌄 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \n— \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/evening-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-2/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260430T174516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T174516Z
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SUMMARY:Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show w/ Mae Simpson
DESCRIPTION:The final artists rounding out MDC’s 2026 Summer Concert Series are here! Get ready for an unforgettable night as Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show takes the stage — with special guest Mae Simpson — on Friday\, July 24. 🎸🔥 \n🗓️ Date: Friday\, July 24\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 5:00pm-10:30pm\n📍 Place: MDC’s Amphitheater\n💸 Cost: $42/ticket\n🔗 Registration: Get your tickets here! \nFormed in Los Angeles in 2012\, Rumours has toured across North America delivering a stunning recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s legendary live performances. From period-accurate costumes and equipment to spot-on vocals and musicianship\, they capture the magic\, energy\, and timeless sound that made Fleetwood Mac one of rock’s greatest bands. Relive the hits and the rock-and-roll spirit that defined a generation! \nOpening the night is Minneapolis powerhouse Mae Simpson. With a raspy\, larger-than-life voice and electrifying stage presence\, Mae blends funk\, soul\, pop\, rock\, and country into a sound that gets crowds on their feet. Backed by driving horns and drums\, her performances are packed with unstoppable energy. If you love artists like Alabama Shakes\, Lake Street Dive\, or Bruce Springsteen\, you won’t want to miss her set. \nSchedule of Events: \n🚪 5:00pm — The venue doors open\n🎺 6:30pm — Mae Simpson jams out\n🥁 7:00pm — RUMOURS takes the stage\n✌️ 10:30pm – Things wrap up \nTicket Info: \n🎫 General Admission — $42+ ($0.25 Booking Fee & $1.53 processing fee)\n🌱 Grass Seating* — $32 + ($0.25 Booking Fee & $1.24 processing fee)\n❗️ *Grass Seating is only available if General Admission sells out. \nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! \n\nPark State Bank\nFairview Range\nDiscovery the Range\nNorthRidge Community Credit Union\nNortheast Technical Services\nVirginia Co-Op Credit Union\nKomatsu\nCTC
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/rumours-the-ultimate-fleetwood-mac-tribute-show-w-mae-simpson/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T163000
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SUMMARY:Redhead Ramble
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 13\, July 25\, August 29\n⏰ Time: 3:00pm each time\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 18 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 10 participants\n💵 Cost: $30 (10% discount for MDC Members)\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nJoin MDC’s Recreation Staff for an all-out physical meltdown! During this three-in-one challenge\, you’ll bike\, hike\, and kayak through the unique reclaimed landscape that is Redhead MTB Park. Test your limits as you learn how to communicate\, wayfind\, and problem-solve with your fellow ramblers. The objective? Finish together and in one piece! 🚲👟🛶 \nWhile MDC’s Recreation Staff will be there to assist you\, support you\, and ensure your safety\, this adventure is designed to encourage participants to collaboratively overcome obstacles using their own brawns and brains. The “Redhead Ramble” will push you to the edges of your physical and mental endurance. 💪🧠 \nYou can bring your own bike\, or you can rent one at a discounted rate from the 30West Bike Shop\, located right in our lobby! \n— \nInterested in booking a private adventure? You can! There’s no better team-building activity than sweating it out with your colleagues. Contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager) via phone or email: \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/redhead-ramble-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T154353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154353Z
UID:6512-1785358800-1785364200@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: May 31\, June 29\, July 29\, and August 27\n⏰ Times: 9:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE\n❗ Important: Bring your own headlamp! \nRedhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime\, but have you ever experienced it at night? Embark on a Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet Lead Guide Kari Kilen and explore this northland treasure after the sun goes down. Illuminated only by the light of the moon and your headlamp\, the trails become even more enchanting after dark—nocturnal fauna emerges from the shadows\, and the Glen Mine Pit Lake glistens in a whole new way. 🚶🏻‍➡️🌕 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \nAnother important note: Participants must wear their headlamps and stay with the group at all times during this hike. Headlamps are not provided; please bring your own. Given it will be dark\, some past hiking experience is recommended. Safety first! \nRemember: Bring your headlamp! \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/headlamp-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-3/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260509T024807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T035457Z
UID:6231-1785429000-1785439800@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Steve Solkela
DESCRIPTION:MDC is the place to be on Thursday\, July 30th\, because Steve Solkela (yes\, that Steve Solkela) is this week’s featured Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ performer! 🎉 \nOh\, boy. Does Steve even need an introduction? We’re pretty sure that everyone on the Iron Range has at some point witnessed this “overpopulated” one-man band careening down the street on his unicycle while warbling comically outlandish lyrics about northern Minnesota life and plugging away at his accordion. Just come. Behold him. You’ll love it. \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🚶🏾‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🌭 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🪗 5:30pm ~ Steve starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Steve takes a bow\n🌙 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab a pulled pork sandwich\, tasty onion rings\, and an ice-cold soda\, and hang out with your friends while supporting a local musician! 🎵☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-steve-solkela-2/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260520T024722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T024722Z
UID:6487-1785574800-1785585600@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Doc “Moonlight” Graham Days Morning Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Saturday\, August 1\n⏰ Time: 9:00am\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE \nRise and shine! Get ready for Chisholm’s Doc “Moonlight” Graham Festival with a morning hike led by the Redhead Redfeet’s Lead Guide\, Kari Kilen. This hearty adventure will help you work up an appetite so you can sample all the tastes of Chisholm during the five-day\, city-wide festival. The hike takes place on Saturday\, August 1 at 9:00am\, and it meets at the Redhead MTB Park trailhead. 🚶🏾‍♂️‍➡️☀️ \nPsst—If you don’t know about the festival’s titular honoree\, here’s a quick summary: Archibald Wright “Moonlight” Graham (1876-1965) was an American professional baseball player and physician. He is nationally known for the character based on him in the film Field of Dreams\, but on the Iron Range\, he is beloved for his 50 years of philanthropic medical service\, especially in the Chisholm schools. \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/doc-moonlight-graham-days-morning-hike-with-redhead-redfeet/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260514T004300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T004300Z
UID:6416-1785751200-1786032000@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:OVERFLOW SESSION: Dirt Sciences Summer Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: Monday\, August 3 through Thursday\, August 6\n⏰ Times: 10:00am-4:00pm\n💸 Pricing: $125/camper for Members | $150/camper for Nonmembers\n👩🏻‍🦰 Age Range: 8-12 years old\n📞 Registration: Call to sign up! 218-254-7959 \nThe June session of this summer day camp has completely filled up! As promised\, we’ve scheduled an overflow session for campers who are interested in learning about the “dirt sciences”—geology\, paleontology\, and archaeology—but weren’t able to sign up for the earlier session. During this three-day educational\, entertaining\, and hands-on camp\, participants will get up close and personal with fossils\, artifacts\, and rocks found right here on the Iron Range.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/overflow-session-dirt-sciences-summer-day-camp/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T174500
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T164418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T164418Z
UID:6553-1786035600-1786038300@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Small Things Matter: An ECE Adventure Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 18\, July 16\, August 6 (All Thursdays)\n⏰ Times: 5:00pm each time\n📍 Place: MDC’s Heritage Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 3-7 years old\n💵 Cost: FREE for MDC Members\, $10/group for nonmembers\n✒️ Registration: No registration necessary. Just show up! \nEncourage your littles to get outside and get active with this Early Childhood Education (ECE) tour! This short and sweet adventure guides children through MDC’s Heritage Park\, pausing to explore historic buildings along the way. It includes creative storytelling about the everyday history of the people who contributed to making our Iron Range community. 👧🏽🩷 \nThe ideal age range for this tour is 3-7 years old\, but younger and older children are welcome. Adult supervision is required. \nThis tour is FREE for MDC Members and $10/group for nonmembers. What’s a group? Your family unit\, no matter how that looks. 😊
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/small-things-matter-an-ece-adventure-tour-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T163212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T163212Z
UID:6543-1786035600-1786041000@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Evening Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: June 25\, July 16\, and August 6 (all Thursdays)\n⏰ Times: 5:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE \nLace up your sneakers and get ready to embark on a hike with Kari Kilen\, Lead Guide of the Redhead Redfeet hiking group! This MDC-sponsored hike is free and open to folks aged 16+ and older. It’s a moderately difficult hike—not too easy\, not too hard—that takes place on Chisholm’s beautiful Redhead MTB Park trail system. 🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️🌄 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \n— \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/evening-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-3/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260509T025718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T035413Z
UID:6233-1786638600-1786649400@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Mike Miller
DESCRIPTION:Hungry? Thirsty? Craving company? Got a need for some live music? Join us on Thursday\, August 13th\, for Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ featuring… Mike Miller! 🎸 \nMike is a multi-instrumentalist from Grand Rapids\, MN\, specializing in voice\, guitar and drums. He’s been a working musician by age sixteen and has played with many groups throughout the years. Lately\, he’s been branching out on his own\, performing anything from old and new country to folk and pop on his trusty guitar. \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule: \n😀 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🥪 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎤 5:30pm ~ Mike starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Mike takes a bow\n✨ 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab your brisket tacos\, tangy coleslaw\, and your preferred brew\, and hang out with your friends while supporting a local musician! 🎶☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-mike-miller/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T162652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T162652Z
UID:6537-1786806000-1786811400@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Mountain Biking Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: June 27 (3pm)\, July 2 (5pm)\, August 15 (3pm)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 13 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 5 participants\n💵 Cost: $15 (10% discount for MDC Members)\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nJoin us for a two-wheeled adventure on Redhead MTB Park’s Boneyard Loop! This 1.5 hour tour starts off with a 30-minute basic safety and skills presentation. Then\, your guide will lead you out onto the dirt trail\, taking you through the twists and turns of the loop\, pausing occasionally to share the labor history that shaped the land. 🚵🏼‍♂️ \nOkay. We know a name like “Boneyard” Loop might sound a little intimidating\, but this trail segment is rated “green” for beginners\, and it’s a great place to get introduced to mountain biking if you haven’t done it before. Having some previous “vanilla” (paved road) biking experience is advised. \nParticipants can bring their own mountain bike or rent one at a discounted price from 30West Bike Shop\, which is located in MDC’s lobby. Helmets are required and are also available for rent. Safety first! 🪖 \n— \nInterested in booking a private adventure? Contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager) via phone or email: \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/interpretive-mountain-biking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260520T025143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T025143Z
UID:6491-1786838400-1786924799@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Hijacked by Hikers! All-Day\, All-Trail Redhead Hiking
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: Sunday\, August 16\n⏰ Time: All day long!\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE \nDuring this special day of hiking\, ALL Redhead MTB Park trails are dedicated to hiking only ALL day long! That includes the expert-only\, black diamond trails normally only available for biking. If you prefer foot power to pedal power\, this is your chance to explore the rocky switchbacks of the Orange Crush segment and the rolling rounders of the Roller Derby segment. ️‍️🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️⛰️ \nPlease note: This is an UNGUIDED hiking opportunity. It is highly recommended that you have some hiking experience if you plan to head out on the tougher trails. For hiking advice\, get in touch with the Redhead Redfeet hiking enthusiasts on their Facebook group\, or swing by MDC’s front desk and ask to speak with an MDC Recreation Staff member. \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/hijacked-by-hikers-all-day-all-trail-redhead-hiking/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260509T030315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T034823Z
UID:6235-1787243400-1787254200@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Rich & Germaine
DESCRIPTION:Thursday nights are for Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ! Join us on Thursday\, August 20th\, to enjoy the dulcet tunes and good vibes of Rich & Germaine! 😊 \nYou know them. You love them. Rich Mattson and Germaine Gemberling have been writing\, recording\, and performing together since 2010. They both have played in and toured with a variety of groups\, but they love playing local gigs together as a partner-partner duo. Their latest “cosmic rock” album (Wake Up Songs) came out in March—listen to an interview about it here! \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🆓 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🌮 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎼 5:30pm ~ Rich & Germaine start playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Rich & Germaine take their bows\n🙋🏾‍♂️ 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next time!) \nCome grab your chicken tenders\, some creamy mac and cheese\, and a lemonade\, and hang out with your friends while supporting your local musicians! 🎵☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-rich-germaine/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T161139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161139Z
UID:6522-1787245200-1787250600@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Interpretive Kayaking Tour
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 4 (5pm)\, July 11 (3pm)\, August 20 (5pm)\n📍 Place: The Glen Mine Pit Lake (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 13 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 8 participants\n💵 Cost: $35 with a rental\, $20 without a rental\n❗ 10% discount for MDC Members!\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nGet your paddle on! Join MDC’s Recreation Staff as they guide you into the watery world of the Glen Mine Pit Lake. Learn about the geology (rock science) and limnology (lake science) of a man-made waterbody fashioned from a retired\, reclaimed mine pit. 🚣🏽‍♀️ \nThis interpretive recreational tour is 1.5 hours long and includes a 30-minute basic safety and skills presentation before you head out. Visitors can bring their own gear or rent a vessel\, paddle\, and life jacket from MDC. Life jacket-usage is non-optional. Safety first! 🦺 \nThis serene outing is appropriate for beginner kayakers who want a gentle introduction to the sport\, as well as experienced kayakers who want a low-key\, educational experience.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/interpretive-kayaking-tour-3/
LOCATION:Glen Mine Pit Lake\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260509T030949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T034727Z
UID:6237-1787848200-1787859000@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Ryder Grove (Last One of the 2026 Season!)
DESCRIPTION:All good things must come to an end. Come join us on Thursday\, August 27th\, to enjoy wonderful music\, chill brews\, tasty food\, and good times at the Summer of 2026’s FINAL Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session featuring… MDC’s own Ryder Grove! 🎸 \nWhen Ryder isn’t beautifying MDC’s campus as part of our Buildings & Grounds team\, he’s busy making a name for himself as an up-and-coming Iron Range musician. He sings\, he strums guitar\, he plays harmonica—he’s a well-rounded guy\, and we’re so happy to have him finish up the 2026 Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ series for us. \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🍻 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎙️ 5:30pm ~ Ryder starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Ryder takes a bow\n🌇 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next year!) \nThis is THE LAST Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session of the 2026 summer season\, so you won’t want to miss it! Come grab your favorite BBQ fare and hang out with your friends while supporting one of MDC’s own super talented team members! 🎶☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-ryder-grove-last-one-of-the-2026-season/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T223000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T154525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T154525Z
UID:6514-1787864400-1787869800@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: May 31\, June 29\, July 29\, and August 27\n⏰ Times: 9:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE\n❗ Important: Bring your own headlamp! \nRedhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime\, but have you ever experienced it at night? Embark on a Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet Lead Guide Kari Kilen and explore this northland treasure after the sun goes down. Illuminated only by the light of the moon and your headlamp\, the trails become even more enchanting after dark—nocturnal fauna emerges from the shadows\, and the Glen Mine Pit Lake glistens in a whole new way. 🚶🏻‍➡️🌕 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \nAnother important note: Participants must wear their headlamps and stay with the group at all times during this hike. Headlamps are not provided; please bring your own. Given it will be dark\, some past hiking experience is recommended. Safety first! \nRemember: Bring your headlamp! \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/headlamp-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-4/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T163000
DTSTAMP:20260616T092816
CREATED:20260521T161929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T161929Z
UID:6529-1788015600-1788021000@www.mndiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Redhead Ramble
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 13\, July 25\, August 29\n⏰ Time: 3:00pm each time\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 18 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 10 participants\n💵 Cost: $30 (10% discount for MDC Members)\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nJoin MDC’s Recreation Staff for an all-out physical meltdown! During this three-in-one challenge\, you’ll bike\, hike\, and kayak through the unique reclaimed landscape that is Redhead MTB Park. Test your limits as you learn how to communicate\, wayfind\, and problem-solve with your fellow ramblers. The objective? Finish together and in one piece! 🚲👟🛶 \nWhile MDC’s Recreation Staff will be there to assist you\, support you\, and ensure your safety\, this adventure is designed to encourage participants to collaboratively overcome obstacles using their own brawns and brains. The “Redhead Ramble” will push you to the edges of your physical and mental endurance. 💪🧠 \nYou can bring your own bike\, or you can rent one at a discounted rate from the 30West Bike Shop\, located right in our lobby! \n— \nInterested in booking a private adventure? You can! There’s no better team-building activity than sweating it out with your colleagues. Contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager) via phone or email: \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/redhead-ramble-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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